DogMapFenced dog park · Annapolis Neck · 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach
Anne Arundel County's flagship dog destination: two fully fenced off-leash runs for large and small dogs plus a separate off-leash dog beach on the South River where dogs wade and swim. The beach is only partially enclosed, so solid recall matters.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedPartly fenced
- WaterRiver
- SizeFenced runs + South River dog beach (340-acre park)
- HoursOff-leash all day · 7 AM–dusk (vehicle fee; dog park closed Tue 8–11 AM)
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Quiet Waters Park lots (vehicle entry fee).
Good to know
- Park charges a vehicle entry/gate fee; the dog beach and dog park are included with entry.
- The dog beach is partially enclosed (not fully fenced) on the South River; limit two dogs per adult and no children under 6 in the beach area.
- Dog park closes Tuesdays 8–11 AM for maintenance; the beach has at times closed for shoreline/erosion work, so check before a special trip.
About Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach
Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach is a paid fenced dog park in Annapolis, Maryland where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's partly fenced, with a river to swim in. Size: Fenced runs + South River dog beach (340-acre park).
Rules verified · source: Anne Arundel County Government
Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach?
- Yes — Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach fenced?
- Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach is partly fenced — there's an enclosed area plus open ground, so reliable recall still helps.
- Can my dog swim at Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach?
- Yes — Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
- Is Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach free?
- Quiet Waters Park Dog Park & Dog Beach is paid or ticketed — Quiet Waters Park lots (vehicle entry fee).
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.